Actors Seo In-guk and Ahn Jae-hyun reflect on their friendship and online fame in the August issue of Cosmopolitan.
Actors Seo In-guk and Ahn Jae-hyun shared insights into their friendship and viral fame in the August issue of Cosmopolitan. The duo, who recently appeared in K. Will's music video, shared their thoughts on “world gay” meme culture. They expressed their excitement about participating in meme culture through platforms like YouTube and social media, likening the experience to participating in idol group promotions.
When asked about preparing for the music video, Ahn Jae Hyun said, “I watched several movies, including director Wong Kar Wai's 'In the Mood for Love' and 'Brokeback Mountain.'” While proud of his acting, Seo In Guk admitted he felt awkward during intimate scenes, but said he got used to them as filming progressed. A memorable behind-the-scenes moment was when Ahn Jae Hyun advised him to keep his eyes open during a near-kiss scene, which ended up in the final cut.
Both actors appreciated fans' different interpretations of the music video. They even considered inviting a researcher who wrote a paper on the video to YouTube. Fans are eagerly awaiting a third film, with Seo In-guk expressing interest in a prequel or series and Ahn Jae-hyun joking about making a full-length film for adults. Seo In-guk reflected on their characters, suggesting that the emotional focus may shift to Ahn Jae-hyun's character in future projects.
The actors also reminisced about their 12-year friendship that began while filming K.Will's “Please Don't…” music video. They grew close over drinks, and Seo In Guk recalled Ahn Jae Hyun's drunken antics and expressed gratitude for their long-standing friendship.
